Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Kaukauna is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 17,237. Residents earn $78,353 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, Kaukauna receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Kaukauna offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kaukauna is $78,353, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Kaukauna is $198,800, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $988 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Kaukauna is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 139 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,210 per 100,000, 38% below the national average.
27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Kaukauna experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches, including 49.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,353 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,981 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,189 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,505 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,053 |
| County GDP | $17,224M |
| Restaurants | 502 |
| Healthcare | 561 |
| Retail | 691 |
| Manufacturing | 344 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,567 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.30% |
| Commute Time | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $198,800 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $297,285 |
| Median List Price | $344,500 |
| Median List Price | $344,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $194 |
| Homes Sold | 24 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.3% |
| Inventory | 32 |
| Census Median Rent | $988 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,397 |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,567 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.30% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,072/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 561 |
| Total Violent | 139.4/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 25.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 114.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,209.9/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 152.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,038.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 19.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.2 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 629 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,094/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2768°N, 88.2639°W |
| County FIPS | 55087 |
Winner: Republican by 10.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.1% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,094/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 561 |
| Restaurants | 502 |
| Retail Stores | 691 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |